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1 Screening Report Section 75 & Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 NIFRS Procurement Policy Lead Officer: Bertha Walker (Procurement Manager) July 2016

2 Equality screening under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Background Under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Section 75) NIFRS has a specific statutory obligation as a public authority to have regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between the following groups: Section 75 Categories persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation; men and women generally; persons with a disability and persons without; and persons with dependants and persons without. Under Schedule 9 of the Act, NIFRS must also have regard to the promotion of good relations between those of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group. Our Equality Scheme explains how we implement our Section 75 obligations. A copy of the most recent Scheme, approved by the Equality Commission, is available on our website at We are required under Section 75 to screen and, where necessary, conduct Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA) on strategies, policies, plans and key decisions. The primary function of screening is to assess whether policy proposals would have a differential impact and in particular, an adverse differential impact on the categories of persons listed in Section 75, and any sub-groups within those categories. 1 If a policy shows a possible adverse impact on any group, we must consider how this might be reduced. This would include how an alternative policy or approach might lessen this effect and serve to promote equality of opportunity and good relations. The Section 75 statutory duties apply to internal policies e.g relating to our employees and to external policies relating to the community we serve. Equality screening involves gathering evidence on the potential impacts of the proposal, focusing on the nine Section 75 equality groups. This information is used to help inform the screening decision, i.e. whether a full EQIA is required where a potential for significant impact on equality of opportunity has been identified. 1 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Practical Guidance on Equality Impact Assessment April 2001 (revised 2005) 2

3 Section 75 equality screening outcomes are defined in terms of impact eg major, minor or none. Possible screening decision outcomes are as follows: Section 75 Equality Screening Outcomes If the conclusion is that there is a major impact for one or more of the Section 75 categories, then consideration should be given to carrying out a full EQIA (described as screened in for EQIA ). If the conclusion is minor for one or more of the Section 75 categories, then consideration should still be given to proceeding with an EQIA, or to measures/ amendments to mitigate the adverse impact; or to consider an alternative policy (described as screened out for EQIA with mitigation ). Where the conclusion is none in that no significant impact has been identified on all of the Section 75 categories, then decision can be taken to not proceed with a full EQIA (described as screened out for EQIA no mitigation ). Section 75 A conclusion in favour of a major impact would arise when:- a) The policy shows actual or potential for unlawful discrimination. Section 75 A conclusion in favour of a minor impact would arise when:- b) The policy is not unlawfully discriminatory and any potential impacts on people are judged to be negligible; c) The policy, or certain proposals within it, are potentially unlawfully discriminatory, but this possibility can readily and easily be eliminated by making appropriate changes to the policy or by adopting appropriate mitigating measures; d) Any equality impacts caused by the policy are intentional because they are specifically designed to promote equality of opportunity for particular groups of disadvantaged people; and e) By amending the policy there are better opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations. Section 75 A conclusion in favour of none eg no impact, would arise when:- a) The policy has no relevance to equality of opportunity or good relations; and b) The policy is purely technical in nature and will have no bearing in terms of its likely impact on equality of opportunity or good relations for people within the Section 75 equality and good relations categories. The NIFRS Screening Report on the NIFRS Procurement Policy, has indicated no significant adverse impact for any of the Section 75 groups and decision has been taken screen out. A copy of the Screening Report is attached overleaf. The Screening Report will be reviewed and updated following this consultation exercise. 3

4 Part 1: Policy Scoping Section 75 Screening Report on NIFRS Procurement Policy The first stage of the screening process involves scoping the policy or policy area. Policy scoping helps prepare the background and context and set out the aims and objectives for the policy being screened. At this stage, scoping the policy will help identify potential constraints as well as opportunities and will help the policy maker work through the screening process on a step by step basis. You should note that the Section 75 statutory duties apply to internal policies (relating to people who work for NIFRS), as well as external policies (relating to those who are, or could be, served by NIFRS). Information about the policy Name of the policy or policy area: Procurement Policy Is this an existing, revised or a new policy/policy area? Brief Description Existing Revised New The policy outlines how NIFRS will conduct its business and operations in accordance with the 12 guiding principles contained in the Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy. It outlines responsibilities of staff and the avoidance of conflict of interest. Supplier responsibilities are highlighted within the policy. 4

5 What is it trying to achieve? (Intended aims and outcomes)? The aim of the policy is to ensure that NIFRS achieves best value for money through its procurement processes and trades efficiently and fairly based on the principles of equal treatment, transparency and competitive procurement. Are there any Section 75 categories which might be expected to benefit from the intended policy? YES NO N/A If YES, explain how: Who initiated or wrote the policy? The Procurement Manager. Who owns and who implements each element of the policy? Director of Finance has overall responsibility for the development and delivery of the Corporate Procurement Policy and Strategy and reports directly to the Accounting Officer. The Procurement Manager provides expert advice, guidance and support to ensure that procurement knowledge is regularly communicated to departmental management teams, senior managers and NIFRS Board where appropriate. 5

6 Implementation factors Are there any factors which could contribute to/detract from the intended aim/outcome of the policy/decision? If YES, are they YES NO N/A Financial? YES/NO (If YES, please detail) Financial factors that would contribute to successful implementation of the policy Funding from Department of Health The Department of Health Financial Memorandum Financial factors that would detract from successful implementation of the policy Funding from Department of Health 6

7 Legislative/best practice guidance: Y / N (If YES, please detail) Legislative factors that would contribute to successful implementation of the policy NI Public Procurement Policy Public procurement is regulated throughout the European Union through the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the EC Directives. Within the EU all public procurement is subject to principles of the TFEU and in particular the principles of:- Freedom of movement of goods Freedom of establishment, and Freedom to provide services. And the principles derived from these such as:- Equal treatment; Non-discrimination; Mutual recognition; Proportionality; and Transparency. Directive 2004/18/EC on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts. Art 13 of the EC Treaty specifically empowers the Community to combat discrimination based on sex, race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Equality legislation - Northern Ireland Equal Pay Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 Northern Ireland Act 1998 Equality (Disability, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 2000 Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act

8 Legislative factors that would detract from successful implementation of the policy The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is also potentially relevant in the context of public procurement, as it may allow an unsuccessful tenderer or others with an interest, as defined by the Act, to access information about a procurement process. Other, please specify: Equality of Opportunity and Sustainable Development in Public Sector Procurement Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the Central Procurement Directorate) May 2008) Age Discrimination in Northern Ireland The Law and Good Practice Code of Practice for the Elimination of Discrimination in the field of employment against disabled persons or persons who have had a disability (DED, 1996, TSO) Disability Code of Practice Employment and Occupation (ECNI 2005) Code of Practice Rights of Access, Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises (ECNI 2003) Code of Practice for Employers for the Elimination of Race Discrimination and the Promotion of Equality of Opportunity (CRE, 1999) 8

9 Main stakeholders affected Who are the internal and external stakeholders (actual or potential) that the policy will impact upon? Employees: NIFRS Board Corporate Management Team Finance Directorate NIFRS personnel involved in procurement process Service users: The general public Private sector organisations Suppliers Service Providers Other public sector organisations: PSNI NIAS Department of Health Joint public/private partnership arrangements Regional and National Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPEs) Department of Finance Other Fire and Rescue Authorities Voluntary/community/trade unions: Voluntary and community organisations as service users Trade Unions such as Fire Brigades Union. NIPSA, Unite Other, please specify: The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Finance influences public procurement policy and practice through its scrutiny, policy development and consultation role with respect to the work of the Department for Finance. The governance structure for public sector procurement in NI includes, Procurement Board, Central Procurement Directorate (CPD), Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPEs) and Procurement Practitioners Group (PPG). *(Refer to Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 for further information) (sourced from Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy Handbook Department of Finance & Personnel and Central Procurement Directorate pages 8 and 12) 9

10 Other policies with a bearing on this policy What are they and who owns them? Procurement Strategy Staff Code of Conduct Acceptance of Gifts and Hospitality Policy 10

11 Available evidence Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data. What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative) have you gathered to inform this policy? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories. Section 75 Category Details of Evidence/Information All section 75 categories As part of NIFRS procurement process, departments when developing business cases for the procurement of services etc have to consider equality and sustainable development impacts. This includes consideration of legislative requirements on equality, discrimination, social and environmental matters. NIFRS considers supplier s track record for delivering similar contracts in relation to equality and sustainable development aspects. When considering tenders, NIFRS looks for consistency with the fundamental principles of the EU treaty; transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination. Complex projects such as those involving PFI represent a large investment of public money over time in the private sector, and voluntary and community groups can help to ensure that this money is spent according to the needs of local communities. NIFRS as a public authority has to comply with its equality scheme and with the sustainable development duty. If an organisation is delivering a public function or service on behalf of a public authority, that authority must ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of the duty. When a decision is taken that will limit future options on equality or sustainability considerations an audit trail or evidence base should be available to show sustainability and equality have been taken into account and justification for the reasons for the decision given. At advertisement and selection stage NIFRS is bound by both the detailed requirements of the procurement legislation (Directive and Regulations) and regardless of the size of the contract, the general principles derived from the EC Treaty, including those of equal treatment for all candidates (wherever they are based) and transparency. 11

12 Section 75 Category Details of Evidence/Information All section 75 categories The fair employment legislation provides that a public authority shall not contract with an unqualified person, that is a person or company, which has been served a notice by the Equality Commission for failures in respect of non-registration or failures to submit a monitoring return or to comply with an order of a tribunal or act. Public authorities can therefore exclude candidates who have not complied with Northern Ireland employment legislation obligations, and in the case of obligations under the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998 (FETO) are required by that legislation to do so in particular circumstances. The EU rules permit contracts to be awarded on the basis of either lowest price or most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). This latter option is equivalent to value for money. Lowest price is not available as a basis for overall award under the competitive dialogue procedure. The only basis for award under this procedure is MEAT. Once a preferred bidder has been identified there is further opportunity to clarify aspects of the tender or confirm commitments provided, again, that there are no substantial changes to the tender and that this does not risk distorting competition or causing discrimination. (Source: Equality of Opportunity and Sustainable Development in Public Sector Procurement Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the Central Procurement Directorate) May 2008) The European Commission states that socially responsible public procurement means procurement operations that take into account one or more of the following social considerations: employment opportunities, decent work, compliance with social and labour rights, social inclusion (including persons with disabilities), equal opportunities, accessibility design for all. Taking account of sustainability criteria, including ethical trade issues and wider voluntary compliance with corporate social responsibility while observing the principles enshrined in the Treaty for the European Union and the Procurement Directives. 12

13 Needs, experiences and priorities Taking into account the information referred to above, what are the different needs, experiences and priorities of each of the following categories, in relation to the particular policy/decision? Specify details for each of the Section 75 categories Section 75 Category Details of Needs/Experiences/Priorities All All categories NIFRS will consider equality issues (where they are relevant) at the following stages of procurement activity:- Pre-procurement when identifying the need for goods, services or works; Specification stage when deciding the requirement; Selection stage when selecting suppliers to invite to tender; Award stage in selecting the successful supplier; Contract conditions in the performance of the contract; and Relationship management through contract management and or a voluntary basis. Hence, the consideration of equality issues is fully integrated into the procurement decision making process. When completing the qualification questionnaire bidders must confirm compliance with all applicable fair employment, equality of treatment and anti-discrimination legislation and shall use their best endeavours to ensure that their employment policies and practices and delivery of the services required of them under the agreement have due regard to the need to promote equality of treatment and opportunity. 13

14 Part 2: Screening Questions Introduction 1. If the conclusion is none in respect of all of the Section 75 categories, then you may decide to screen the policy out. If a policy is screened out, you should give details of the reasons for the decision taken. 2. If the conclusion is major in respect of one or more of the Section 75 categories, then consideration should be given to subjecting the policy to an EQIA. 3. If the conclusion is minor in respect of one or more of the Section 75 categories, then consideration should still be given to proceeding with an EQIA, or to measures to mitigate the adverse impact; or an alternative policy. Taking into account the earlier evidence, consider and comment on the likely impact on equality of opportunity / good relations for those affected by this policy, by applying the following screening questions and the impact on the group i.e. minor, major or none. Screening questions 1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this policy, for each of the Section 75 grounds? Minor/Major/None Section 75 Category All categories Details of Procurement Policy Equality issues are considered at various stages of procurement activity. In accordance with principles of the TFEU Treaty and principles derived from it such as equal treatment and non-discrimination. Applicable particularly at qualification stage Level of Impact? Minor/Major/None Minor 2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories? Section 75 Category If Yes, provide details If No, provide reasons Yes As highlighted NIFRS is able to avail of the services of organisations supporting people with disabilities. 14

15 3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group? Minor/Major/None Good Relations Category Religious belief Political opinion Racial group Details of policy impact Level of impact Minor/Major/None None 4 Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group? Good relations category If Yes, provide details If No, provide reasons Religious belief No Political opinion Racial group Additional considerations Multiple identity Generally speaking, people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the policy/decision on people with multiple identities? (For example; disabled minority ethnic people; disabled women; young Protestant men; and young lesbians, gay and bisexual people). None 15

16 Provide details of data on the impact of the policy on people with multiple identities. Specify relevant Section 75 categories concerned. Not applicable Part 3: Screening Decision In light of your answers to the previous questions, do you feel that the policy should: (please underline one): 1. Not be subject to an EQIA (with no mitigating measures required) 2. Not be subject to an EQIA (with mitigating measures /alternative policies) 3. Be subject to an EQIA If 1. or 2. (i.e. not be subject to an EQIA), please provide details of the reasons why: If 2. (i.e. not be subject to an EQIA), in what ways can identified adverse impacts attaching to the policy be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced? In light of these revisions, is there a need to re-screen the revised/alternative policy at a future date? YES / NO If YES, when & why? If 3. (i.e. to conduct an EQIA), please provide details of the reasons: Timetabling and Prioritising EQIA If 3. is the policy affected by timetables established by other relevant public authorities? YES / NO 16

17 If YES, please provide details: Please answer the following questions to determine priority for timetabling the EQIA. On a scale of 1-3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 being the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for EQIA. Priority criterion Rating (1-3) Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations Not applicable Social need Effect on people s daily lives Relevance to a public authority s functions Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Note: The Total Rating Score should be used to prioritise the policy in rank order with other policies screened in for EQIA. This list of priorities will assist you in timetabling the EQIA. Details of your EQIA timetable should be included in the quarterly Section 75 report. Proposed date for commencing EQIA: Not applicable 17

18 Any further comments on the screening process and any subsequent actions? Part 4: Monitoring Effective monitoring will help identify any future adverse impacts arising from the policy which may lead you to conduct an EQIA, as well as help with future planning and policy development. You should consider the guidance contained in the Equality Commission s Monitoring Guidance for Use by Public Authorities (July 2007). The Commission recommends that, where the policy has been amended or an alternative policy introduced, then you should monitor more broadly than for adverse impact (See Benefits, P.9-10, paras of the Monitoring Guidance). Please detail proposed monitoring arrangements below: Part 5: Approval and Authorisation Screened by: Position/Job Title Date Bertha Walker Administration Manager 13 June 2016 Caroline Smyth HR Advisor Equality, Inclusion & Legal 13 June 2016 Approved by: Josephine Kelly Director of Finance 13 June 2016 Note: A copy of the Screening Report for each policy screened should be signed off and approved by a senior manager responsible for the policy. The Policy Lead Officer will have involved the HR Manager (Equality, Inclusion & Legal) from the outset and will make the Report accessible on the NIFRS website following completion. This is in compliance with Equality Commission for Northern Ireland requirements. 18

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